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Devin B.

Recent UTampa Graduate With 7 Years Experience And A Love For Caretaking!

Miller Place, NY

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$25/hr
7 years experience
With a wealth of experience as the eldest among six & being a youth summer camp counselor since I could work, caregiving has become not only a foundational aspect of my skill set but also a profound passion that I have nurtured over an extended period. I began to nanny at the age of 16, & have consistently provided long-term...
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Southampton, NY

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Errands
live-in home care
dementia
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
little bit about myself. l've been a nurse for 17 years, I graduated from high school along with nursing school as an LPN and my CNA in 2008. I am certified and experienced in CPR, trach, vent, wound care, IV, phlebotomy, head of a code team, many specialties (psych, pediatrics, triage, ICU, NICU, geriatrics, autism/special...
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Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Working with special needs , ALS, dementia , blind an quadriplegic people , help with personal higiene , bath , cooking , transfer with hoyer , tube feeding , administer medication. I'm very patience , honesty , animal lover and can learning routine faster . Fully vaccinated and working as a CDPA.
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Coram, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Arianna. I have been am a special education teaching assistant for preschool and school aged children for the past 4 years, and have many years of experience as a Direct Support Professional as well. I have worked with varying age groups from babies to adults, as well as various disabilities and needs. I can...
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Coram, NY

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
As a friendly and nurturing caregiver with over 3 years of childcare experience, I am passionate about supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option for them. My experience includes caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I am comfortable enforcing household rules while following the parents'...
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Mastic, NY

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
personal care
I have 11 years experience with PCA, Companionship, and Home Health Aide. I have worked with seniors that has been diagnosed with Diabetes, Cancer, Parkinson's Disease, Amputation, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease. I have also worked with individuals that are mentally disabled and special needs, I have an 5-year-old daughter that...
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Young, Strong and Energetic

Miller Place, NY

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$15/hr
I have worked with children for the last seven years and I have experience dealing with children with all needs. I enjoy sports, working out, writing, the beach, poetry and spending time with children teaching.
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Friendly, Honest, Reliable, Mother

Mastic, NY

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the field of special needs for 12 years now and there is nothing that I'am more passionate about. I'm currently in an online program to get my bachelors in elementary education/special education and I work as a substitute teaching assistant currently in a school district. I'm also a mother to a wonderful...
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Companionship And Quality Care

Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Hi! My name is Nicole. I have a degree in social work and I worked in the field for 11 years. Compassion, empathy and positivity is what I will bring to you and your loved ones every time I come to work. I feel it is most important to provide care that makes the individual feel empowered, heard and respected. If you feel I might...
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Sound Beach, NY

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$20/hr
I'm an childhood psychology and education major at Molloy University with personal and hands-on experience supporting individuals with special needs. As someone with ADHD and autism myself, I understand the importance of patience, empathy, and individualized care. I've babysat a child with ADHD and trained my anxious cat to...
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Watch Your Child In Your Home:)

Mastic, NY

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Childcare available. Hi, my name is Victoria. I'm 34 years old and I grew up in East Setauket, New York, but currently live in Mastic. I'm a mother to an amazing 10. 5-year-old girl and 2. 5-year-old little boy. I'm experienced with children and have 3 younger siblings I've taken care of all my life. Been in the special needs...
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Reliable And Educated Babysitter

Coram, NY

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 10 years of experience babysitting and 13 years working in schools. I have worked as a childcare aide, certified TA, and a classroom aide in my district as well as a program director for a middle school program. I can help with light housekeeping, errands, and cooking/preparing meals as well as after school activities....
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Medford, NY

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am 22 yers old and a dedicated hard worker. I am PCA certified. I am AMAP, SCIP, and CPR/ first aid certified. I worked for 2 non profit agencies assisting individuals with special needs including MH, PD, as well behavioral. I worked as a DSP for 2 years at ADD and 2 years at IGHL as a DHS/DCC. I Love helping others make the...
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Experienced Babysitter Available On Weekdays

Mastic, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Leah and I am 24 years old. I'm very energetic, creative and love children. I enjoy singing, dancing, listening to music and spending quality time with my family and friends. All my life I have been around children, helping care for them and watching them since I was 10. This was usually with my church or a family...
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Rocky Point, NY

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$17/hr
I have cared for children with ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, and Asthma. I am not opposed to other disabilities, however these are the ones I have experience with. I am willing to be trained and I can promise I have huge amount of patience and I am a great listener.
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Empathy Makes You A Good Human Being

Shelter Island, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I am Yasmin, an islander, looking for an opportunity to help care for people with special needs, to help them integrate into the world and feel like better people, loved like every human being.
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Brookhaven, NY

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$17/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Christine I am 24 years old and I am good with kids and am also able to handle kids with special needs. I also have my CPR and first aid certification from the from the American heart association which includes CPR and first aid for children and infants as well. I worked in an elementary school for two years as a...
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Full Time Caregiver

Medford, NY

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have been a special education assistant teacher for 2. 5 years. Recently graduated, I am looking to continue my work with children while becoming a certified life coach, to help families and children. Special needs care available.
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Coram, NY

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the healthcare field with special needs for over 15 years.
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Caregiver And Companion Available

Shirley, NY

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
errands
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
I was raised by my grandmother, and had the unique privilege of being brought up in the senior community. My first experiences with senior care were through my church and helping family friends, and they led me to also pursue working with special needs children and pets in need. Every generation has their view of the world, and...
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